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G42 PNJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,757 mi
Last recorded78,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 PNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 78,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 78,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 78,752 miles

Emissions not tested woulnt tickover (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable fouling wheel (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sprig mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill step inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill step inner aech (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,665 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 78,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,334 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 78,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 77,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front crash bar corroded but outwith 30 cm of a load bearing component

nearside inner arch corroded

underside wax oiled obscuring components

Fail 11 May 2017 77,598 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened crossmember (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front crash bar corroded but outwith 30 cm of a load bearing component

nearside inner arch corroded

offside sill corroded but out with 30 cm of a load bearing component

underside wax oiled obscuring components

Pass 6 May 2016 76,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 76,420 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,312 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front chassis legs welded and sealed

both inner wings welded and sealed

both sills corroded out with prescribed area

rear x member corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 71,481 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check welds due to underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2013 71,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check welds due to underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2012 69,254 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear half shaft seal leaking oil

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,883 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 65,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front inner wing holed with corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,836 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 61,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 60,787 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 60,787 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,505 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 60,419 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 60,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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G42 PNJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G42 PNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G42 PNJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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